Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Job Title

Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Role Summary

Develop and execute digital ASIC verification for next-generation Starlink silicon. Work with cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation) to build testbenches and verification infrastructure from block to system level.

Focus areas include SystemVerilog/Verilog testbenches, regression automation, coverage closure, and supporting pre-silicon verification through post-silicon validation and chip bring-up.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 1+ years of professional experience in design verification and testbench development.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role include:

• Perform digital ASIC verification at block and system level.
• Write and review test plans; develop test harnesses and test sequences.
• Develop SystemVerilog testbench infrastructure (UVM and non-UVM) including DSP block verification.
• Execute test plans, run regressions, and drive code and functional coverage closure.
• Automate test case generation and verification flows using Python and MATLAB.
• Support pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and act as a hands-on self-starter to verify complex digital designs.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills for successful candidates.

• Must-have: 1+ years of experience in design verification and testbench development.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog and RTL verification techniques.
• Must-have: Experience executing test plans, running regressions, and closing code/functional coverage.
• Must-have: ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or ability to obtain required Department of State authorizations.
• Must-have: Ability to work extended hours/weekends as needed for critical milestones.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM and constrained-random verification.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting and automation experience (Python, MATLAB) for test generation and flow automation.
• Nice-to-have: RTL design, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation experience; DSP block verification experience.
• Nice-to-have: Strong object-oriented programming, problem-solving, and coding skills.
• Nice-to-have: Advanced degree in a relevant technical field.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Preferred: advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. No specific certifications were listed.

About the Company

Company: SpaceX

Headquarters: Hawthorne, California, United States

SpaceX is focused on developing space technologies to enable human exploration of Mars and beyond. The company is known for its advancements in rocketry and its Starlink satellite constellation, which delivers high-speed internet globally.